Chemistry Laboratory Organic
Resume:
Emma Gillman
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EDUCATION
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science – Faculty of Chemistry April 2023 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Honours Thesis Student 2022 – 2023
UBC, Faculty of Chemistry – Dr. Mark MacLachlan
● Studied cellulose nanocrystal reducing end group interaction by Förster resonance energy transfer using mass spectrometry, thin-layer chromatography, as well as NMR, UV-Vis, infrared, and fluorescence spectroscopy.
● Developed a method to functionalize cellulose nanocrystal reducing ends with fluorophores.
● Performed a multi-step organic synthesis of various fluorophores. Directed Studies Student 2022
UBC, Faculty of Chemistry – Dr. Mark MacLachlan
● Developed a protocol for synthesizing ferric core-shell nanoparticles of varying diameters that were characterized with transmission and scanning electron microscopy, as well as DLS and Zeta potential analyses.
● Investigated a novel procedure to incorporate ferric core-shell nanoparticles into cellulose nanocrystal-based shape memory polymers that displayed two modes of structural colour and preserved magnetism.
Co-op Intern 2021 – 2022
BC Research Inc.
NORAM Pulp & Paper Cleanflow Systems
● Independently developed an improved protocol for removing cementitious green liquor by-products from fouled ceramic membranes for the Aspa Bruk Munskjö pulp and paper mill.
● Characterized the composition of scale in fouled membranes using MC ICP-MS and thermogravimetric analysis.
● Applied organic and inorganic chemistry to study the properties of acidic, alkaline, organic, and chelating species in green liquor by-products.
Electroflotation
● Studied the effects of cathodic and anodic geometry, inter-electrode spacing, and electrolytic concentration on the size and count of hydrogen and oxygen bubbles from the electrolysis of water using stainless steel and ruthenium-iridium coated titanium electrodes.
● Investigated the applicability of electroflotation in scale-up wastewater treatment. Emma Gillman Page 2
ISC Microplastics
● Developed filtration-based approaches to quantify, treat, and analyze microplastics suspended in grey-water samples for Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada.
● Studied the use of coagulation and flocculation as a means to optimize microplastic removal using a hydrocyclone.
Undergraduate Student Researcher 2020
UBC, Faculty of Chemistry – Dr. Derek Gates
● Devised a reaction mechanism for the experimentally found 1,2-addition polymerization of poly(1-phosphaisoprene) through computational modelling by investigating thermodynamic parameters of possible polymerization products.
Undergraduate Student Researcher 2018 – 2020
UBC, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences – Dr. Fawziah Marra
● Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of pneumococcal pneumonia influence on cardiovascular events.
● Compared the effects of invasive and non-invasive pneumococcal pneumonia on cardiovascular disease incidence.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant 2021, 2023
UBC, Faculty of Chemistry
● Supervised Chemistry 235 (Organic Chemistry Laboratory) students in a laboratory setting.
● Responsible for assigning technique marks and grading students.
● Involved supervising and training students with organic chemistry laboratory techniques. UCS Mentorship Program 2022 – 2023
Senior Mentor
● Regularly met with two junior chemistry undergraduate students to discuss strategies to navigate university, chemistry course planning, and general chemistry related questions.
● Led outreach initiatives for newly admitted chemistry undergraduate students. PUBLICATIONS
Andrew, L.J.; Gillman, R. E.; Walters, C.M.; Lizundia, E.; MacLachlan, M.J. Multi-responsive supercapacitors from Chiral Nematic Cellulose Nanocrystal-Based Activated Carbon Aerogels. Small. 2023, 2391947. DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301947
Marra, F.; Zhang, A.; Gillman, E.; Bessai, K.; Parhar, K.; Vadlamudi, N. K. The protective effect of pneumococcal vaccination on cardiovascular disease in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int. J. Infect. Dis. 2020, 99, 204-213. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.07.03
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